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Adult Basketball
COED/Women’s/Men’s
APRIL 2021
BREC ATHLETICS
6201 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA
225.272.9200
THE RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION FOR THE PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE Dear Team Manager, On behalf of the Recreation and Parks Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, we would like to welcome you as a participant in our Adult Basketball Program. Our goal is to offer quality sports programming at affordable prices and see that each participant has an enjoyable leisure experience. Please read the rulebook at your first opportunity to familiarize yourself with our league’s rules and regulations. We now have an online registration system. You can establish your online account at www.brec.org. For additional information, you can contact athletics@brec.org or you can also visit our department’s web site at http://www.brec.org/index.cfm/subhome/athletics. All managers/coaches must take the SPORTSMANSHIP class. (NFHS Sportsmanship Course http://nfhslearn.com/courses/37000) Submit completion certificate with team registration form. Again, welcome to our program. Wishing you and your team a very enjoyable and successful season. Sincerely, BREC Athletics The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge reserves the right to make changes to this document as necessary during the season.
TEAM REGISTRAION
Player Contracts
All adult players' contracts must be signed and submitted to BREC Athletics Department. Every registered
player must be listed on the team roster that will be turned into BREC Athletics Department.
COACH & SUPPORTER CODE
NO COACH or SUPPORTER who is associated with your team is allowed under no circumstances to say
(shout/criticize/heckle) anything to a BREC Sports official (Court/Scores Table). Any coach/parent/supporter
who is cited with saying anything to a BREC Sports Official will be the result of a technical foul (2 shots)
called/charged against the team (issued to the Head Coach) in which the erratic supporter is affiliated. If a
second (2nd) technical foul is called/charged against the team of the coach/parent/supporter, the team with two
(2) Fan/Supporter Technical Fouls will forfeit the game immediately and the Head Coach will serve a one (1)
game suspension. Coaches are responsible for the actions of their supporters.
Acknowledgement of Rule Book & Bylaws
TO BE READ AND SIGNED BY COACH/MANAGER OF LEAGUE TEAM(S): I hereby represent
that I am the coach/manager of the team(s) participating in BREC league play whose name appears
below. I am familiar with and consent and agree to the terms and provisions set forth in this release of
the rule book & bylaws, on behalf of myself and/or organization.
Coach Signature: ___________________________________________
Print Name: ________________________________________________
League: ____________________________________________________
Date: ______________
Team/Organization Name: ____________________________________________________BREC CODE OF CONDUCT
• No manager, player, or spectator shall physically/verbally threaten, lay a hand upon, shove, or
strike an official, field supervisor, staff member, player and/or spectator.
• No manager, player, and/or spectator shall be guilty of objectionable and/or disruptive verbal
demonstrations of dissent at an official’s or field supervisor's decision or refuse to abide by
official’s or field supervisor's decision. No manager, player, and/or spectator shall be guilty of
verbal abuse to include references to an individual or group's race, religion, gender, national
origin, disability or age.
• Participants shall not use flagrant rough tactics against an opposing player.
• There shall be no unnecessary throwing of equipment, or any other objects.
• There will be no cause for defacement or destruction to any public facility or equipment.
• Participants (managers, coaches, players, etc.) may not falsify their own name or any other
player's name on a team roster, scoresheet, or any other league document. The use of ineligible
or illegal players is not permitted.
• Individuals and/or teams violating the Code of Conduct will be subject to league discipline action
which may include one or more of the following actions: game ejection, game forfeiture, game
suspensions, probation and/or seasonal suspension.
BREC PARK POLICIES
• No alcoholic beverages may be brought onto or sold on BREC property. (City Parish
Ordinance, Title 13: Section 13:1010)
• Pets must always be leashed, and droppings removed. For information on our Dog Park
locations, please call 272-9200 ext. 400. (City Parish Ordinance Title 14, Chapter 2, Sec.
• 14:204)
• Firearms, explosives and weapons of any type are prohibited in all park areas. (City Parish
Ordinance, Title 13: Section 13:1011)
• Gambling or games of chance are prohibited on BREC property. (City Parish Ordinance, Title
13: Section 13:90.2)
• Firearms, explosives and weapons of any type are prohibited in all park areas. (City Parish
Ordinance, Title 13: Section 13:1011)
• Please help keep your parks clean by placing all trash and litter in receptacles provided at all
BREC parks. For safety purposes glass containers are prohibited within parks.
• Sale of merchandise, food and beverage, solicitation of fees or donations, or conducting any
type of business or event, including distribution of flyers, signs or other advertising mediums is
prohibited without permit from BREC Commission. (City Parish Ordinance Title 3, Chapter 5,
Sec 3:90- 93) For additional information regarding permits see Special Events.
• Park patrons are advised to be cautious of purchasing any product or merchandise from a
vendor in a BREC park not displaying a BREC Permit or not selling from a designated BREC
concession stand.
• Teams/Spectators may not play their own music inside of a BREC park before, during, or after
games.
• Teams/players violating any BREC park policy may be subject to forfeiture of the game
and/or expulsion from the league.Team Manager Responsibilities
➢ Team managers serve as a communication between BREC and staff to members of their team. Therefore,
it is important that all team managers communicate effectively, pertinent information submitted from the
Athletics Department. We ask that all team mangers read each document thoroughly and carefully, and as
well as all included attachments, if needed.
➢ It is the responsibility of team manger to make sure that…
All rosters are submitted and completed, prior to the season startup date.
All rosters are updated when new player additions are made.
Each player, coach, and/or manager participating has signed their roster/waiver prior to participation.
Each player is aware of the rules, procedures, and player code of conduct put in place by BREC
The athletics department is notified properly on any forfeited game, so that arrangements are made for
the opponent of that team.
All rescheduled games, game cancellation, and forfeits are relayed to members of the team.
All written protests are submitted to the Athletics Office within 2 (48 hours) business days of the incident
in question.
All players are in the appropriate color uniform based on HOME or VISITOR bench, with numbers
affixed to jersey. Players who fail to comply will be ruled ineligible to participate.
That members of their team, fans and/or parents conduct themselves in a manner within accordance of
BREC league rules and Code of Conduct.
▪ Relay/Forward all player suspension documents to member(s) of their team, if needed.
TO BE READ AND SIGNED BY COACH/MANAGER OF LEAGUE TEAM(S): I hereby represent
that I am the coach/manager of the team(s) participating in BREC league play whose name appears below. I am familiar with and consent and agree to
the terms and provisions set forth in this release, on behalf of myself and organization.
Coach Signature: ___________________________________________
Print Name: ________________________________________________
League: ____________________________________________________
Date: ______________’
Team/Organization Name: ___________________________________________________ADULT PARTICIPANT CODE OF ETHICS
I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my team participating in
youth sports by following this Code of Ethics.
1. I will remember that I participate to enjoy athletics with other adults in a competitive yet respectful
manner.
2. I will inform the coach/manager of any physical disability or ailment that may affect my safety or the
safety of others.
3. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
4. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for all who attend/participate and encourage
sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players,
coaches, officials and spectators at every game or practice.
5. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, or
player such as booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using profane language or gestures.
6. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the
athletes.
7. I will play by the rules and resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
8. I will treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color,
sex or ability.
9. I will never ridicule or yell at my peers or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
10. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my peers more than winning.
11. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may
have for myself or team to win.
12. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront
coaches on the field, and will take time to speak to coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
13. I will comply with all rules of the BREC Adult Sports Leagues.
Team/Organization Name: ____________________________________________________
TO BE READ AND SIGNED BY PARTICIPANT: I hereby represent that I am the participant whose name(s) appears
below. I am familiar with and consent and agree to the terms and provisions set forth in this release/adult participant code
of conduct, on behalf of myself.
Signature: ___________________________________________ Uniform #: ___________
Print Name: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________
By placing your email below, you are giving permission for BREC staff to send updated league information, as well as upcoming BREC leagues/events
in the future. Please print legibly.
Email address: _____________________________________________________________COACHES/MANAGER CODE OF ETHICS PLEDGE I hereby pledge to live up to BREC's Coaches Code of Ethics. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of any personal desire to win. I will remember to treat each player as an individual, remembering the large spread of emotional and physical development for the same age group. I will do my very best to provide a safe playing situation for my players. I promise to review and practice the necessary first aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players. I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players. I will lead, by example, in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all players. I will ensure that I am knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and that I will teach these rules to my players. I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for each of the skills that I teach. I will remember that I am a youth coach, and that the game is for children and not adults. By placing your email below, you are giving permission for BREC staff to send updated league information, as well as upcoming BREC leagues/events in the future. Please print legibly. Email address: _______________________________________________________________ TO BE READ AND SIGNED BY COACH/MANAGER OF LEAGUE TEAM(S): I hereby represent that I am the coach/manager of the team(s) participating in BREC league play whose name appears below. I am familiar with and consent and agree to the terms and provisions set forth in this release, on behalf of myself and organization. Coach Signature: ___________________________________________ Print Name: ________________________________________________ League: ____________________________________________________ Date: ______________’ Team/Organization Name: ____________________________________________________
Facilities/Locations:
• Team Sportsplex - 7122 Perkins Rd. Baton Rouge 70808
• McKinley Middle Magnet School -1550 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive Baton Rouge 70802
• Sports Academy - 1002 Laurel Street Baton Rouge 70802
****Additional facilities may be added if necessary.
League Format:
• Regular Season: Each team will play a minimum of 10 games during the regular season.
• Playoffs will begin the week following the regular season.
• Playoff schedules will be released on the Friday following the final regular season game.
Equipment:
• The game ball must be size 7; 29.5-inch circumference.
(All game balls should be furnished by Home Team Manager)
Jerseys:
• Teams must have jerseys of the same color and permanent numbers for each player in every
game.
o No duplicate numbers.
o Numbers must be permanent and at least 6 inches high
o Tape on numbers will not be permitted
o Legible, numbers with permanent marker will be permitted
o Tee shirts are acceptable
o Similar colored jersey (any color except gray).
o No holes in shirts can be more than 2 inches larger than the person’s arm
▪ Non-Jersey Penalty: Any player who does not have a jersey that meets the
above criteria will be assessed a technical foul and two free throws will be given
to the opposing team before the game starts. This rule will be enforced, after the
second week of play.
o No Pockets on Shorts
o No cutoff shorts allowed
BREC prohibits the advertisement of products or services such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco
products, gambling or any other product or service deemed to be against BREC policy, on team
uniforms, schedules or rosters.
General BREC Rules:
• The is no dunking allow in an BREC sanctioned game and/or facility A player listed on two or
more rosters shall be considered a member of the team he plays with first.
• No player shall be compensated for playing in any or all league games.
• To be eligible for the playoffs, each player must play in a minimum of three (3) games in the
season, unless ruled eligible at the discretion of BREC’s Athletic Department.
Roster:
• A roster may consist of no more than 20 players. All Rosters are frozen after second played game per
season.
• Additions to rosters are strongly discouraged. Hardship cases are considered by the Athletics
Department of BREC.Roster Checks:
• BREC staff reserves the right to randomly check team rosters for player validity.
• The manager is responsible for keeping up-to-date team roster records and make sure every player
has been checked in before a game.
• Players must present BREC staff with a form of photo identification before contest and upon request.
• Any player or team information which is not correct on a team’s roster, and/or the use of illegal or
ineligible players will result in league discipline.
Player Eligibility:
A player shall be ineligible to play in BREC leagues during the current season if:
1. He is a college basketball player.
2. He is a college basketball player red shirt.
3. He is a college basketball scholarship player.
4. He is a high school basketball player.
5. He is a basketball player under professional or semiprofessional contract.
6. He has been barred from BREC for misconduct.
Eligibility:
• Only eligible players and eligible coaches are allowed in bench areas.
• A player may only play on one all male or female team and one co-ed team of the same sport,
concurrently.
• No player will be allowed to play school sports while playing the same sport with BREC.
• Any player found to be ineligible will be suspended for the remainder of the season. Any team found to
be playing an ineligible player will have to forfeit all games in which the ineligible player participated.
• Any coach knowingly playing an ineligible player will be automatically suspended for one calendar year
and his team will be ineligible for the league championship and dropped to last in the standings.
• All players must be registered on team roster provided by BREC and a final roster must be submitted
on deadline date set up by BREC. The coach and his or her assistant must be listed on this roster.General Rules
League games shall be governed by the NFHS, National Federation of High School rules.
League rules shall supersede the NFHS rules and notable exceptions are as follows:
• Four (4) time-outs per team per game; 2 - time outs per half.
• Clock continues to run on violations in the backcourt and the referee does not handle the ball; clock will
stop on fouls in the backcourt.
• Teams may start a game with four (4) players. No Forfeit will be issued.
• Overtime will be three (3) minutes.
o There will be one additional time out for each overtime and teams may carry one (1) time out
from regulation if the team has one (1) available.
o Teams may not call more than two (2) time outs during each overtime period.
Clock Timing:
• The game shall consist of two (2) eighteen (18) minute halves.
• The clock will stop on all dead ball situations in the final minute of the first half and the final two minutes
of the second half.
• The clock will continue to run during any common fouls, simple violations or out of bounds plays.
• Half time will last five (5) minutes.
• The clock will stop for the during of all time outs.
• Time outs will be one (1) 60 second and one (1) 30 second per half.
o The buzzer will sound at 15 seconds and 45 seconds left in the appropriate time out.
Technical Fouls:
1) First Technical Foul:
a) player must sit on the bench for 5 minutes of playing time.
2) Second Technical Foul:
a) immediate ejection from the game.
3) A player who is ejected from a game will not be eligible to play in the following game and is not allowed at
the basketball facility until eligible to play, until approved by Director of Special Facilities and/or Program
Coordinator of Athletics.
4) Any player who receives a suspension during the regular season will automatically be placed on probation
for the remainder of the season. A player who is ejected or suspended while on probation will be
suspended for the remainder of the season.
5) Any player who is ejected from a playoff game will not be eligible for further playoff games that season.
The manager will be held responsible for all rules as stated in the Adult League Basketball Rules Sheet.
Substitutions:
A substitution is when you swap a player from the bench with a player on the basketball court. This is used to allow
players to rest and recover throughout the game as well as give all players on the team a chance to participate.
• A substitution is called by asking the scoring table for a ‘sub’ and then waiting for a stoppage in play
where the referee will give you time to substitute players.
• A coach can make an unlimited amount of substitutions throughout the game.
• A coach can substitute their players on and off the court on any dead-ball situation (after fouls,
violations, timeouts, free-throws, etc.).
• Do not substitute players without waiting for the referee to signal for you to do so or it will result in a
technical foul on your team.Personal Fouls:
• Although regarded as a non-contact sport, everyone who has participated in or watched basketball
knows that is not the case.
• With 10 players on the court competing at a high intensity and attempting to gain an advantage over
their opponent, it’s impossible for there to not be contact throughout the game.
• A foul is called when a player makes illegal contact with an opponent that results in an advantage.
• When a foul is called, live play immediately stops. Which team receives the basketball will depend on
many factors that I’ll cover over the next few paragraphs.
Here are the 6 most common personal foul types:
1. Reaching In
a. Occurs when a defender reaches in to steal the basketball and makes illegal
contact with their opponent.
b. The contact made is usually the defender slapping the dribbler’s arm or wrist.
2. Holding
a. A holding foul is called when a player uses their hands or arms to limit or prevent
an opponent’s movement around the court.
3. Blocking
a. A blocking foul is called when a player uses their body to limit or prevent an
opponent’s movement on the court without establishing position.
4. Charging
a. A charging foul is called when a defensive player has established position and an
offensive player runs into them.
b. This can happen with or without the basketball.
5. Pushing
a. A pushing foul is called when a player extends their arms forcefully to move an
opponent on the court.
6. Illegal Screen
a. An illegal screen is called when an offensive player who is setting a screen on a
defender has not established position when the opposition contacts them.
Penalties for Fouling:
• If a foul is whistled while an opponent is in the motion of shooting the basketball, the offensive
player will receive free-throws.
o 2 Free-Throws = If a player is fouled while attempting a field goal within the three-point line
(layup, post move, midrange shot, etc.).
o 3 Free-Throws = If a player is fouled while attempting a field goal beyond the three-point line.
• If a shot attempted while being fouled is successful, the points for that shot count and they will
be rewarded with only 1 additional free-throw regardless of where on the floor the contact was made.
• On all non-shooting personal fouls, the team who was fouled receives the basketball at the
closest point out-of-bounds from where the foul was made.
• If a team commits more than the legal number of fouls in a half the player who was fouled will
receive two free-throws for each additional foul.
• A player is ‘fouled out’ and must spend the rest of the game on the bench after they have
accumulated 5 fouls throughout the duration of a game.Special Fouls
Definitions from the NFHS, National Federation of High Schools, Basketball Rules Book on fouls.
1. Technical Foul
a. A technical foul is called when a coach or player brings the game of basketball
into disrepute and is not made in relation to contact.
i. This could be actions like yelling at a referee, flopping, kicking a basketball,
using inappropriate language, holding onto the rim after a dunk, etc.
b. When a player or coach has received two technical fouls, they will be ejected
from the game and required to leave the playing area.
Penalty: 1 free-throw for any opposition player on the court and then possession.
2. Flagrant Foul
a. A flagrant foul may be a personal or technical foul of a violent or savage nature,
or a technical noncontact foul which displays unacceptable conduct. It may or
may not be intentional.
b. This could include actions like hitting, kicking, or pushing another player.
Penalty: 2 free-throws for any opposition player on the court and then possession.
3. Unsportsmanlike Foul
a. An unsporting foul is a noncontact technical foul which consists of unfair,
unethical, dishonorable conduct or any behavior not in accordance with the spirit
of fair play.
Penalty: 2 free-throws for any opposition player on the court and then possession.
4. Intentional Foul
a. An intentional foul is a personal or technical foul that may or may not be
premeditated and is not based solely on the severity of the act.
Penalty:2 free-throws for any opposition player on the court and then possession.
Game Violations:
• When a violation occurs, play is immediately stopped and the team who committed the violation
loses possession of the basketball.
• The basketball is then passed in from outside the court by the opposition at the closest point to
where the violation occurred.
1. Out-of-Bounds Violation
a. The basketball is ruled out-of-bounds when it touches either a player, the floor, or
an object that is out of bounds.
b. The possession of the basketball goes to the opposing team of the player who
was the last to touch the basketball.
c. If the basketball lands on the line, that is still considered out of bounds.
2. Traveling Violation
a. Traveling is difficult to describe in writing but is in place to prevent players from
taking more than one step while holding the basketball.b. This rule also prevents players from moving or changing their pivot foot once it’s
been established.
3. Double Dribble Violation
A double dribble can occur in two situations:
a. A player dribbles the basketball, picks up their dribble, and then dribbles the
basketball again.
b. When a player touches the basketball with both hands while dribbling.
4. Jump Ball Violation
a. When two opponents grab the basketball at the same time and it cannot be
gained by a single player quickly, a held ball violation will be called.
b. The basketball is given to each team on a rotating basis depending on the
possession arrow which will be discussed later in the article.
5. Goaltending Violation
a. A goaltending violation is called if an offensive or defensive player contacts the
basketball while it’s in the downward flight after a shot or if a player touches the
basketball when it’s in the vertical cylinder above the hoop.
b. If the offensive player receives a goaltending violation, the basket is called off
and their opponent receives possession of the basketball.
c. If the defensive player receives a goaltending violation, the basketball is counted,
and the defense will then receive the basketball like a normally made shot.
6. Back-Court Violation
a. Once the basketball has been fully established in the offense’s front court, they
are not allowed to cross back over the half-court line into the backcourt.
b. If they do, the penalty is a turnover.
c. The only exception to this is if a defensive player was to tap the basketball over
the half-court line. Then the offense can sprint back and retrieve it.
Time Violations:
1. 3-Seconds in the Key Violation
a. The ‘three seconds in the key’ rule is used to prevent offensive players from
standing in the key for long periods of time.
b. Instead, players must continually move around the court keeping the key open
for dribble penetration. Once a shot has been attempted, a 3-second violation
cannot be called.
c. The defensive team can also be called for a 3-second violation in some leagues.
Penalty: A violation is called, and the basketball is given to the opposition.
2. 5-Second Inbounds
a. Once a player passing in from out of bounds receives the basketball from the
referee, they then have 5 seconds to pass the basketball in to one of their
teammates.
Penalty: A violation is called, and the basketball is given to the opposition.
3. 5-Second Closely Guarded Violation
a. This violation is rarely called, but it’s important to know.b. An offensive player in the frontcourt with possession of the basketball can be
called for a 5-second violation if they’re being guarded within 6 feet and fail to
pass, shoot, or dribble within 5 seconds.
Penalty: A violation is called, and the basketball is given to the opposition.
4. 10-Seconds Back Court Violation
a. After gaining possession of the basketball in the backcourt, the offensive team is
required to advance the basketball over the half-court line within 10 seconds.
b. The count is continued if the opposition deflects the basketball but stopped if the
opposition takes possession of the basketball.
c.
Penalty: A violation is called, and the basketball is given to the opposition.
Free-Throws:
A player is rewarded with a free-throw opportunity after being fouled while shooting the basketball, after the
opponent has exceeded their foul limit, or after the opponent commits a technical or flagrant/unsportsmanlike
foul.This results in one, two, or three uncontested shots from the free-throw line all worth one point each.
Here are the rules when a player is shooting free-throws…
Lane Violation – Shooter
• The player shooting a free-throw is not allowed to jump or step over the free-throw line until the
basketball has touched the rim.
• Doing so will result in a violation and the basketball awarded to the opposition team on the sideline.
Lane Violation – Non-Shooters
The other 9 players on the court during free-throws must also follow specific rules…
• The three players behind the three-point line are not allowed to cross over the three-point line until the
basketball has touched the rim.
• The five players lined up on the edges of the key can step into the key as soon as the basketball has
left the shooters hands.
• If the defensive team breaks any of these rules, the player shooting free-throws receives one extra shot
if their current shot is missed. If the free-throw shooter makes the shot on a defensive lane violation,
the shot counts and play continues.
• If one of the offensive players breaks one of these rules, the free-throw does not count and the
opposition receives the basketball out-of-bounds.
Possession Arrow
• The possession arrow is used after every held-ball or when the referees are unsure on an outof-bounds
call.
• The initial direction of the arrow is determined by the jump ball that commences the game. The team
who does not secure first possession of the basketball will receive the basketball at the next jump ball.
• The possession arrow then alternates between the two teams for the remainder of the game.CONDUCT RULES
We ask that you always maintain a positive approach throughout the league and adhere to the
following guideline:
Game officials shall have the respect and support of the coach. The coach shall not indulge in conduct
which will incite the players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of the officials or players
is unethical
The coach should respect his opponents, display gracious behavior during competition and require his
players to conduct themselves in similar fashion. Before and after the contest, rival coaches should
meet and exchange friendly greetings to set the correct tone for the event.
Coaches shall actively use their influence to enhance sportsmanship by spectators
All players and coaches must sign and return code of conduct policy to BREC Athletics Department.
PLAYER BEHAVIOR
Any coach, or player verbally or physically abusing a game official, opposing player, or any other
individual, will be ejected from the game and must leave the facility immediately. Any player refusing to
leave will cause his team to forfeit the game. In the case of physical abuse or extreme unsportsmanlike
conduct, additional disciplinary action can/will be taken by BREC’s Athletic Department including but
not limited additional suspensions and/or removal from the league. COACHES WILL BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS OF THEIR TEAM MEMBERS AND FANS.
SUSPENSIONS
A player who is ejected from a game will be required to leave sight and sound of the facility within 2
minutes. If a player fails to leave after an ejection, the game will be forfeited by the official. Managers
should see that your player leaves promptly. If any player is ejected from the game, he/she shall be
automatically suspended for a minimum of one game, additional punishment could be handed down
pending review by BREC staff. If the player is ejected a second time, he/she will be suspended for the
remainder of the season, or if circumstances so warrant, be suspended from participation in any
program and/or facility of BREC indefinitely, pending review by staff.
EJECTIONS
All ejections carry a mandatory suspension of the next scheduled game. If a player is ejected twice (2)
within one playing season, they are not allowed to participate within the playoffs or league for the next
year until player’s parent/guardian and coaches have contacted Athletics Department for a hearing on
the matter.
PROTEST
All protest must be made on site prior to play resuming. Only team captains can confer with the
officials. Protest must be lodged only for misinterpretation of rules. Protest must be lodged properly in
writing and must be submitted to Athletic Department within 24 hours of incident.
RETURNED CHECKS
Teams will be eliminated from any further league play for non-payment of league fees.FORFEITS
Game time is forfeit time!!
• The center supervisor’s or official’s watch represents the official time. Any time four players are on the
court; the game must start.
• Teams with fewer than four (4) players will be given a forfeit.
• The score of a forfeited game will be 20-0.
• In the event of a double forfeit each team will be credited with a loss with the score being recorded as
0-0.
• Forfeit Limits: A team which exceeds its maximum limit may be dropped from the league without a
refund. Maximum limits:
o Teams which play one game per week ..........................2 forfeits within the playing season
o Teams which play two games per week ........................3 forfeits within the playing season
REFUND POLICY
No refunds and/or household credit will be given unless a league has not played 50% of league games
before the league is cancelled. All refunds and/or household credits will be determined by the Athletics
Department discretion. If rule violations result in a team being removed from the league, the following
refund formula will be used.
• Teams expelled between the date of registration and the beginning of their
leagues first game will forfeit 100% of their registration fee.
• Teams expelled after the start of their first game will forfeit 100% of fee.
RAIN MAKE UPS
In most cases, teams will receive at least one week notice of schedule changes.
In emergencies, teams may be asked to play with less notice.
Managers will receive a rain make-up schedule through email upon games being rescheduled.
LEAGUE STRUCTURE
All league games will be decided based on:
a. Point Differential between played teams.
Tie - Breaker
b. Head to Head (Only in an event of a tie in points between teams)
PLAY-OFFS
Play-offs will consist of the top six to eight (6-8) teams from each league. All playoff seeding
requirements will be determined by the Athletics Department discretion.Injury, Bleeding or Open Wound:
A player/substitute, manager, coach, trainer, or other team member or sports official who is bleeding
or who has an open wound shall be prohibited from participating further in the game until the bleeding
is stopped and the wound covered.
1. If treatment can be administered in a reasonable amount of time the individual would not have
to leave the game. The length of time that is considered reasonable is umpire judgment.2.
2. If excessive time is involved, the re-entry rule would apply to players.
3. If there is an excessive amount of blood on the uniform/bandage must be changed before the
individual may participate.
Concussion Protocol:
Any player that exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of
consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) shall be immediately removed
from the game and shall not be returned to play.
Communicable Disease Procedures:
While risk of one athlete infecting another with HIV/AIDS during competition is close to non- existent,
there is a remote risk that other blood borne infectious diseases can be transmitted. For example,
Hepatitis B can be present in blood as well as in other body fluids. Procedures for reducing potential or
transmission of these infectious agents should include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. The bleeding must be stopped, the open wound covered and if there is an excessive amount of
blood on the uniform it must be changed before the athlete may participate.
2. Routine use of gloves or other precautions to prevent skin and mucous-membrane exposure
when contact with blood or other body fluids is anticipated.
3. Immediately wash hands and other skin surfaces if contaminated (in contact) with blood or
other body fluids. Wash hands immediately after removing gloves.
4. Clean all blood contaminated surfaces and equipment with a solution made from proper dilution
of household bleach (CDC recommends 1-100) or other disinfectants before competition
resumes.
5. Practice proper disposal procedures to prevent injuries caused by needles, scalpels and other
sharp instruments or devices.
6. Although saliva has not been implicated in HIV transmission, to minimize the need for
emergency mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, or other ventilation
devices should be available for use.
7. Athletic trainers/coaches with bleeding or oozing skin conditions should refrain from all direct
athletic care until the condition resolves.
8. Contaminated towels should be properly disposed of/disinfected.
9. Follow acceptable guidelines in the immediate control of bleeding and when handling bloody
dressings, mouth guards and other articles contain body fluids.
The referee shall not permit any team member to participate if in his/her judgement any item
constitutes a safety concern, such as, but not limited to, a player’s fingernails or hairstyles.
BREC reserves the right to re-evaluate the rules and place improvements in place for any current rules and/or violations.
BREC reserves the right rule on any items not covered in the document and to expand the rule basis. Rules that are not
covered in the BREC rules and operating code, will automatically defer to Rules of the Sport: Kickball and procedures.You can also read
